move

//muːv//
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Verb

moveInfinitive
movePresent tense
movedPast tense
movedPast participle
movingPresent participle
movesThird-person singular
1

To change position or location; to go from one place to another.

The train started to move slowly.

2

To cause something or someone to change position or location.

Can you help me move this table?

3

To change one's place of residence or work.

We moved to Tokyo last year.

4

To affect someone emotionally; to touch or stir feelings.

The movie moved me to tears.

5

To progress or advance; to take action.

We need to move quickly on this project.

6

To make a formal proposal or motion in a meeting or debate.

I move that we accept the proposal.

Noun

moveSingular
movesPlural
1

An act of changing position or location; a movement.

He made a sudden move toward the door.

2

An action taken to achieve a goal or purpose; a step or maneuver.

Starting a business was a bold move.

3

A change of residence or workplace; a relocation.

The move to our new house took all day.

4

A player's turn to play in a game.

It's your move.